Scotland Construction News

NUB Engineering: demolition and complete rebuilding of Brimac retort

QTS Group is to dispose of the assets and current contracts of its civil engineering external plant hire division, in order to focus on the continued expansion of its Rail Division, and concentrate on building its growing market south of the border.

Founded on Clydeside in 1910, floodlighting pioneer Chalmit is celebrating 100 years in business. The company has evolved continuously, diversifying into electrical equipment in the 1940’s and becoming a major supplier to the oil and gas sectors.

Ken's Yard, the nationwide building supplies website brings the Finnlife garden log cabin online as log cabins are set to be a popular alternative to traditional home extensions.

Ken's Yard, a new national building materials supply business is the UK’s first website that features a fully comprehensive VELUX range within a simple to use and easy to navigate e-commerce site making selection of the correct product simple.

Ayrshire-based building contractors William Skinner & Son are proud to announce that they have become one of very few Scottish companies to have gained accreditation under the national Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

UK's leading AutoCAD service provider OriGeoCAD is pleased to announce the commencement of its full range 2D CAD drawings, drafting and design outsourcing services with the help of highly skilled CAD engineers having 5 to 15 years of experience.

ARPL Architects Ltd announce that scaffolding has gone up and repair work started on the tower and spire of B-listed St Andrew’s Parish Church in Ayr.

An Ayrshire firm of building contractors has ended the year on a triumphant note after receiving recognition for work carried out at an Aberdeen shopping centre.

Pupils, staff and members of the local community are benefiting from the completion of a £3 million refurbishment programme at Dalmilling Primary School in Ayr.

The new Prestwick Academy building in South Ayrshire was officially opened on Thursday 22 October 2009 by the Rt Hon Lord Ian Lang of Monkton.

Building contractors William Skinner & Son, based in Ayrshire, Scotland and Cambridge, England, have completed a £550,000 contract for Land Securities PLC in Corby, Northamptonshire.

QuantimaX is a computer system providing automated man-hour estimates for fabrication / construction from material lists. The drawing Material Take-Off and parts catalogue feed systems covering supply, QA and project cost / planning.

Building contractors William Skinner & Son have successfully completed a £1.5 million refurbishment of the prestigious St Nicholas Shopping Centre in Aberdeen.

Scottish demolition contractor Alan Beattie is proving he has the Midas touch when it comes to beating the recession by buying a £50,000 JCB – and having it painted gold.

The LoadmaX computer system is designed to address weight control during engineering and construction. It is mainly intended for offshore structures in petroleum and natural gas industries.

PIPEMAX is a computer system for oil and gas pipeline information entered during construction to give QA and progress information to all stakeholders and produce as-built records including material traceability and GIS data.

Tenants First Housing Co-operative, Britain’s largest housing co-operative [based in Aberdeen}, is launching a quest to develop high-quality, carbon-neutral housing.

For those who are tired of conservatories and traditional decking, Treehouses are the latest must-have. People are assembling offices, playrooms and even restaurants among the branches.